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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
Warning: spoilers ahead!
I would probably give this book at 3.5/5 stars. I really enjoyed this book, though I liked the first book in this series better. I liked the bizarre situations Hazel finds herself (or puts herself) in and the love triangle.
However, Jack showing up at the exact right place at the exact right time seems a little too convenient, especially since he doesn't really know where Hazel is. And I thought that Hazel taking the tincture at the end of the story was kind of a letdown. She promises to find a way to reverse the effects of the tincture but never really does, except for promising that she will do it in the future. While reversing the effects of the tincture comes with its own set of questions (how will reversing it change the body? Would those who have taken it still be alive after the reversal, or would they just die?), I thought it would prove Hazel to be the amazing female doctor and scientist that she was set up to be in the novel. I also wanted more at the end. We spend all this time with Hazel and Jack and aren't really told too much about what becomes of them. I'd even love a third novel about their life after!
I would probably give this book at 3.5/5 stars. I really enjoyed this book, though I liked the first book in this series better. I liked the bizarre situations Hazel finds herself (or puts herself) in and the love triangle.
However, Jack showing up at the exact right place at the exact right time seems a little too convenient, especially since he doesn't really know where Hazel is. And I thought that Hazel taking the tincture at the end of the story was kind of a letdown. She promises to find a way to reverse the effects of the tincture but never really does, except for promising that she will do it in the future. While reversing the effects of the tincture comes with its own set of questions (how will reversing it change the body? Would those who have taken it still be alive after the reversal, or would they just die?), I thought it would prove Hazel to be the amazing female doctor and scientist that she was set up to be in the novel. I also wanted more at the end. We spend all this time with Hazel and Jack and aren't really told too much about what becomes of them. I'd even love a third novel about their life after!
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was really looking forward to reading Immortality after loving the first book of the duology. Unfortunately, the drastic change in tone and atmosphere between the first and second book didn’t work for me at all.
Hazel’s story in this sequel was pretty bland compared to the side plots. To the point that I can say without a doubt that the story of Anatomy would have worked better as a standalone. It would have allowed for more work on developing all the fantastic elements we had in book 1 instead of derailing into side stories that added absolutely nothing to the overall plot. Add a big pacing issue, and I was bored for most of this book.
Overall, Immortality was quite underwhelming and unnecessary despite a satisfying ending.
Hazel’s story in this sequel was pretty bland compared to the side plots. To the point that I can say without a doubt that the story of Anatomy would have worked better as a standalone. It would have allowed for more work on developing all the fantastic elements we had in book 1 instead of derailing into side stories that added absolutely nothing to the overall plot. Add a big pacing issue, and I was bored for most of this book.
Overall, Immortality was quite underwhelming and unnecessary despite a satisfying ending.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Neste livro, finalmente conhecemos o desfecho, tão aguardado, desta duologia fantástica.
Continuamos a acompanhar Hazel e o seu sonho de se dedicar à medicina, algo que não era bem visto no séc XIX. Mas na hora da necessidade tudo se esquece e a comunidade, sabendo das suas habilidades, começa a procurá-la cada vez com mais frequência. E com essa procura surgem também novos problemas.
Gostei muitos dos dois livros, misturam ficção histórica com fantasia, realidade alternativa e romance.
O desenvolvimento do papel da mulher na sociedade em termos dos direitos intelectuais é muito interessante. Gostei do crescimento da protagonista ao longo da história, e a forma como se dedicou cada vez mais ao seu trabalho, sem nunca perder a vivacidade e a perseverança, apesar das dificuldades.
A temática em torno da imortalidade foi outro factor que me cativou, levando-me a refletir na importância da morte para o sentido da vida. O aparecimento de personagens históricas conhecidas, acrescentam um toque especial e muito divertido.
Não posso terminar sem destacar a beleza das capas destes livros, que capturam perfeitamente a essência e o mistério da narrativa.
Curiosos ?
Boas leituras!
MJ♥︎
Continuamos a acompanhar Hazel e o seu sonho de se dedicar à medicina, algo que não era bem visto no séc XIX. Mas na hora da necessidade tudo se esquece e a comunidade, sabendo das suas habilidades, começa a procurá-la cada vez com mais frequência. E com essa procura surgem também novos problemas.
Gostei muitos dos dois livros, misturam ficção histórica com fantasia, realidade alternativa e romance.
O desenvolvimento do papel da mulher na sociedade em termos dos direitos intelectuais é muito interessante. Gostei do crescimento da protagonista ao longo da história, e a forma como se dedicou cada vez mais ao seu trabalho, sem nunca perder a vivacidade e a perseverança, apesar das dificuldades.
A temática em torno da imortalidade foi outro factor que me cativou, levando-me a refletir na importância da morte para o sentido da vida. O aparecimento de personagens históricas conhecidas, acrescentam um toque especial e muito divertido.
Não posso terminar sem destacar a beleza das capas destes livros, que capturam perfeitamente a essência e o mistério da narrativa.
Curiosos ?
Boas leituras!
MJ♥︎
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
**SPOILER FREE**
A fine second book. I didn't connect with this one as much as the first but I still really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this duology.
A fine second book. I didn't connect with this one as much as the first but I still really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this duology.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
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